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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1894
Page
3
In Washington’s north section a fire engine arrived after neighbors reported a blaze. Firemen rescued a seriously burned child from a smoke filled second story, carrying him to safety and then home for care, while nearby it's noted the rescuers risked heavy smoke and danger to save him.
A fragment describes a stormy Atlantic spot near the 40th meridian where waves surge violently, with references to the Bertillon measuring system for human proportions and a legal note about an English girl winning damages for breach of promise. The report hints at religious pressure and a contentious marriage proposal.
Arrangements are made for a new drawbridge at St Paul Minnesota in cooperation with a belt railway. The bridge costing 1 500 000 dollars spans 2 200 feet with four 150 foot sections and a 480 foot row span. It will connect to the packing districts and be operated by Burlington Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago and Kansas City.
The AP A in Milwaukee faces a row within the Fourth regiment as Captain West of the Rusk Guard is accused of discharging several members for belonging to AP A L. An investigation of his conduct is ordered. West admits actions were taken to restore harmony, while predecessor Captain Burton reportedly filled his company with AP A members amid Catholic tensions. Some warn the probe could expose a plot to pack the Wisconsin National Guard with anti Catholic group members.
A writer recalls a humorous snake anecdote to amuse an editor. His eldest boy learns quickly after a small snake sits on his shoulder, and the family keeps the creature as a counting aid. Neighbors call it an adder, highlighting the playful local tale.
Geo Ady and Genl Agt U P System announce pay dirt discovery at Mercur in the Camp Floyd district. Promoters urge prospectors to inspect prospectus from Denver or Salt Lake City agents for details and investment opportunities.
An assorted fragment highlights a Denver postal promo for The Road Pub- Nahing Co offering a free sample copy and an English Octopus map upon sending 2-cent stamps. The notepromotes newspaper buying and selling via J B Temple Denver Box 1611. It mentions a profane Frenchman in a garbled line and references various product pitches and curiosities.
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